PORTLAND, MAINE AREA - PHOTO SLIDESHOW - This mid-May birding trip to the Portland, Maine, area was a rewarding mix of migration, coastal scenery, and memorable photo opportunities. From the wooded trails and ponds of Evergreen Cemetery, Hinckley Park, Capisic Pond, and Gilsland Farm Audubon Center to the open shoreline of Higgins Beach and the expansive saltmarsh at Scarborough Marsh, each stop offered a different perspective on spring birding at its peak. Quieter preserves like Stover’s Point and Curtis Farm added their own charm, rounding out a trip that showcased just how much habitat diversity—and birding potential—can be found in greater Portland over just a few days.
Maine Birding May 2026